Revival Radio with John Miller

Have you ever heard of “Preventative Providence”? Maybe you were in a situation where you got really angry and were about to do something you’d later regret. But somehow, something happened, and you didn’t get the chance to carry out your plan. Today, Pastor John says: when that happens, THANK GOD! And he gives a prime example from the life of David. By God’s providence, David was prevented from taking a very regrettable action. Look at your life. You’ll find examples of God doing that for you, too. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Samuel chapter 25 as he continues his message, Beauty and the Beast.

There are people who self-identify as “atheists.” They say they don’t believe in God, and they act that way. And there are many who self-identify as “believers” in God who act consistently with that belief. But today, Pastor John asks us to consider another category of people: those he describes as “practical atheists.” In theory, they believe in God, but in reality, they act as though He doesn’t exist. And it shows in the way they live. How about you? Where do you fall on the scale between real and fictitious faith? Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Samuel chapter 25 as he begins his message, Beauty and the Beast.

If you watch almost any movie or read almost any book, you’ll find that in the end, the protagonist gets sweet revenge on his enemy. Evil was done to him, and he returned evil. Today, Pastor John lays out three choices for responding to others. One, you can return evil for good. Two, you can return good for good and evil for evil. Three, you can return good for evil. As you listen to an experience in the life of David, you’ll see how David provides a compelling example of how you can return good for evil. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Samuel chapter 24 as he continues his message, David, the Caveman.

Some people believe that if you’re a Christian, God will make everything go really well for you. You’ll be healthy and prosperous. And if you’re going through any great difficulties, well, maybe that’s a sign that you’re not really a very good Christian. Tonight, Pastor John shatters that myth in his examination of the story of David. Although David was called “a man after God’s own heart,” God allowed him to go through extreme trials. So, take heart when you face trials in your life. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Samuel chapter 22 as he begins his message, David, the Caveman.

It’s interesting to think of all the things that someone could be afraid of. Stuff is happening in the world, in your country, in your city, in your family, and in your own life. It’s easy to focus on fear. But today, Pastor John brings a much-needed exhortation: do not let your fear conquer your faith! It can be tricky. Fear doesn’t always jump out at you. Often, it sneaks in gradually. When you consider how that happened to David, take a look at your own life, and don’t repeat his mistakes. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Samuel chapter 21 as he continues his message, From Faith To Fear.

Have you ever been in a “panic”? Maybe it was something small like you were ready to leave for work and you couldn’t find your car keys anywhere. Or maybe there was a situation at work where you were afraid you could lose your job. Today, Pastor John shows what can happen when a faithful, God-fearing person succumbs to the fear of man. Through a series of seemingly small steps, David declined from a life of faith to a life of fear. Hold strong to your faith, trust God, and don’t give space to fear. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Samuel chapter 21 as he begins his message, From Faith To Fear.

Of all the friendships we read about in the Old Testament, it would be hard to find a greater one than David and Jonathan. Today, Pastor John continues to explore these unique friends. What characteristics did they have? How did they treat each other? More importantly, how was their relationship built on their faith in God? You also can have strong, deep, intimate, and meaningful friendships when you develop these characteristics and when you put them into practice with your friends. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Samuel chapter 19 as he continues his message, True Friendship.

People have a lot of ideas about what it means to be a friend. Some think it’s more like a “fan” – someone who’ll always tell you how great you are. Others think of friends in terms of how many “followers” they have on social media. But today, Pastor John illustrates from the lives of David and Jonathan what true, biblical friendship is. Their friendship provided strength and encouragement. And it led both of them to a greater loyalty to God. You can have – and you can be – a true friend like that. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Samuel chapter 19 as he begins his message, True Friendship.

It’s isn’t easy to get everything to work out exactly the way you’d like it to go. It’s hard to get everybody to do what you want them to do. It’s even harder to convince God to go along with your plans. So, try what Pastor John recommends today: trust God. When King Saul started scheming against David, David didn’t reciprocate. Instead, he just kept on doing the right thing. And, over time, God brought him into His rightful calling. God will do the same for you as you put your trust in Him. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Samuel chapter 18 as he continues his message, After the Victory.

When people compete, they want to win. No team wants to come in second place. No one wants to be the first runner-up. But today, Pastor John tells us about a remarkable character in the Old Testament, a man named Jonathan. Even though he was the son of King Saul, he recognized that God had anointed David, not himself, to be the next king of Israel. And he accepted that with grace and humility. You’ll find your true place with God when you’re looking for God’s calling, not your own ambition. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Samuel chapter 18 as he begins his message, After the Victory.

When you’ve gone into a really tough situation, how have you approached it? Well, certainly, you’ve done your homework and preparation. Probably, you’ve devised a plan of attack, and you have your offense ready. But as Pastor John explains today, all the physical preparation you could possibly make – without reliance on God – will miss the point. When David defeated Goliath, it wasn’t his great skill that won; it was his great faith. And you can win your battles, too, with that same kind of faith. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Samuel chapter 17 as he continues his message, Victory Over The Giant.

When you get into a difficult or dangerous situation, where’s your focus? It’s easy to see and think about your obstacles or your opponents. But what about your faith? Today, Pastor John explores the compelling story of David – the shepherd boy, and Goliath – the mighty warrior. And it’s not just a story about an underdog. It’s a story about a young man of faith. David’s concern was for the Name of God and the glory of God. And when you focus on God, the giants in your life will diminish in size. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Samuel chapter 17 as he begins his message, Victory Over The Giant.

Usually, when we think of people who are used mightily by God, we think of “famous” people. Maybe it’s someone in the Bible, like Moses or the apostle Paul. Or perhaps it’s an author or an evangelist of modern times. But today, Pastor John points out that God wants to use everyone. You may not write a book or speak before thousands, but if your heart is seeking after God’s heart, He WILL have a purpose for you. And that’ll happen when you have a servant’s heart, a seeking heart, and a shepherd’s heart. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Samuel chapter 16 as he continues his message A Man After God's Own Heart.

A lot of people have heard of a person named David in the Bible. Some may know that he was the guy who killed a giant named Goliath. Others may know that he committed adultery with a woman named Bathsheba. But today, Pastor John shares that there’s a whole lot more about David than just those two things. And greatest of all is that he was “a man after God’s own heart.” You, too, can be a man or woman after God’s own heart. It’s what God’s looking for in you. And it can be your desire as well. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Samuel chapter 16 as he begins his message A Man After God's Own Heart.

If you’re a Christian, that’s evidence that somebody evangelized you. It may have been your parents. Maybe it was a friend, or a neighbor, or a co-worker. Or perhaps it was a book you read. Even if you picked up a Bible on your own, you were evangelized by the words of Jesus and His apostles that are recorded there. Today, Pastor John explains how you can pass that on to others. It’s not difficult. You don’t have to be an evangelist, or a theologian, or an apologist. You just have to be saved. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Acts chapter 2 as he continues his message An Evangelizing Church.

When you think of a spirit-filled church, what comes to mind? Certainly, it would be founded on the Word of God. It would also be a loving and caring fellowship. And it would worship God in spirit and in truth. But today, Pastor John reminds us that there is a fourth mark of a genuine, living church: its mission. And just as the newborn church in the book of Acts lived “on mission,” so can you. God wants to give you the same heart for the world that He Himself has. And He’ll send you on His mission. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Acts chapter 2 as he begins his message An Evangelizing Church.

What is worship? Is it something we do? Is the person who’s playing the organ or the electric guitar “doing” worship? Are the people singing quietly or at the tops of their lungs “performing” worship? Today, Pastor John, without discounting our “acts” of worship, reveals that true worship is something deeper and more fundamental. It’s the response of our hearts and our imaginations to the amazingness of God. Whether in Creation or in Christ, you can be awed by God. Then you will be worshiping. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of Acts chapter 2 as he continues his message, A Worshiping Church.

Signs, signs, everywhere signs. It’s easy to look at current events – in the world, or our nation, or even in the weather, and speculate about when the Rapture of the Church may occur. But, as Pastor John shares today, there’s a risk in doing that. It could make us complacent, thinking we have plenty of time to get ready because there’s “stuff” that hasn’t happened yet. So, Jesus CAN’T come – right now. But the apostle Paul expected His return at any time. And you can expect Him at any time, too. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Corinthians chapter 15 as he begins his message, Our Resurrection Victory.

As Christians, we know that after our earthly life ends, we’ll receive a resurrection body. But what’ll it be like? Unfortunately, a lot of people today are not very excited about heaven because they have an inadequate understanding of our new heavenly bodies. Today, Pastor John shares several key facts that should change that poor image forever. Your new body will be vastly different than your earthly body, yet it will be a continuation of it. And best of all, your new body will be given to you by God as He pleases. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Corinthians chapter 15 as he begins his message, Our Resurrection Bodies.

As a Christian, is it important that you believe in the resurrection of the dead? If you didn’t think there was life after death, would it make any actual difference in the way you think and act? According to Pastor John in his message today: Yes, it makes ALL the difference. There were some in the Corinthian church who didn’t believe in the resurrection. And it wasn’t just a theological error. It resulted in all kinds of practical errors. So, to keep your Christian life focused, keep your future resurrection in focus. Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of 1 Corinthians chapter 15 as he begins his message, Resurrection's Motivating Power.